Strong's Hebrew: 5808. עִזּוּז (izzuz) -- Strength, might, power

Strong's Lexicon

izzuz: Strength, might, power

Original Word: עִזּוּז
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `izzuwz
Pronunciation: iz-ZOOZ
Phonetic Spelling: (iz-zooz')
Definition: Strength, might, power
Meaning: forcible, an army

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַז (azaz), which means "to be strong" or "to prevail."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of strength and might is δύναμις (dynamis), Strong's Greek #1411, which also conveys power and ability.

Usage: The Hebrew word "izzuz" conveys the concept of strength or might, often used to describe the power or strength of individuals, nations, or God Himself. It emphasizes the idea of prevailing strength and the ability to overcome obstacles or adversaries.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, strength and might were highly valued attributes, often associated with kings, warriors, and deities. The concept of strength was not only physical but also moral and spiritual, reflecting the ability to lead, protect, and provide for one's people. In the Hebrew Bible, God's strength is a central theme, highlighting His sovereignty and power over creation and history.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from azaz
Definition
mighty, powerful
NASB Translation
mighty man (1), strong (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עִזּוּז adjective mighty, powerful; — of an army Isaiah 43:17; of ׳י Psalm 24:8.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

power, strong

From azaz; forcible; collectively and concretely, an army -- power, strong.

see HEBREW azaz

Forms and Transliterations

וְעִזּ֑וּז ועזוז עִזּ֣וּז עזוז ‘iz·zūz ‘izzūz izZuz veizZuz wə‘izzūz wə·‘iz·zūz

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